Patents Represented by Attorney C. J. Tonkin
  • Patent number: 4217111
    Abstract: Fuel compositions are provided which possess octane requirement moderating properties and comprise a major portion of a hydrocarbon boiling in the gasoline range and a minor portion of a dialkyl formamide of 7 to 11 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1980
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Frost, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4165329
    Abstract: An improved thickening agent is disclosed comprising a polyurea metal salt wherein the polyurea portion of the molecule is prepared by reacting a diisocyanate, a diamine with a monoisocyanate or monoamine. The metal salt is prepared by reacting the polyurea compound with an acid group, such as a carboxylic or a sulfonic acid group, and neutralizing the terminal acid group with a basic metal compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: John L. Dreher, Garth M. Stanton
  • Patent number: 4155858
    Abstract: Greases are provided which contain as EP additives sodium and potassium borates containing limited quantities of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: John H. Adams
  • Patent number: 4137184
    Abstract: Metal sulfonates of the formula R--SO.sub.3 M wherein R is hydrocarbyl and M is a Group I or Group II metal or lead are overbased with Group II metal carbonate, bicarbonate, oxide or hydroxide. Also provided are lubricating oil compositions or concentrates containing these overbased sulfonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Nicolaas Bakker
  • Patent number: 4137187
    Abstract: An anti-wear additive for lubricating compositions comprising(A) 1 part by weight of a sulfurized acid prepared by sulfurizing an acid of the formula R-COOH wherein R is C.sub.10 -C.sub.40 alkenyl, said sulfurized acid having a minimum sulfur content of 3% by weight and(B) 1-100 parts by weight of a phosphate of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 is independently a C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aromatic or C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Warren Lowe
  • Patent number: 4132659
    Abstract: Lubricating oil additives are prepared by reacting 1-alkenes with sulfur and sulfur monochloride in the molar ratio 1:0.6-0.9:0.05-0.2. The additives have anti-wear, extreme pressure, and antioxidant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Bruce W. Hotten
  • Patent number: 4128403
    Abstract: A fuel additive is disclosed having improved rust-inhibiting properties and comprises (1) from 5 to 50 weight percent of a hydrocarbyl amine containing at least 1 hydrocarbyl group having a molecular weight between about 300 and 5000, (2) from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.30 hydrocarbyl succinic acid or anhydride, (3) from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of a demulsifier, and (4) 40 to 90 weight percent of an inert hydrocarbon solvent. A gasoline composition is also disclosed containing from 50 to 400 ppm of the above-identified fuel additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Lewis R. Honnen
  • Patent number: 4123232
    Abstract: Pour point depressants for hydrocarbonaceous fuels and oils are prepared by reacting an epoxidized alpha-olefin with a nitrogen-containing compound selected from an amine, a polyamine or a hydroxyamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Frost, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4122266
    Abstract: Oil-soluble, nitrogen-containing compositions, useful as lubricating oil additives, are provided. These compositions are prepared by reacting: (a) an aryl ester of a hydrocarbylethylsulfonic acid; or (b) a hydrocarbylsulfonyl chloride with a nitrogen-containing compound containing at least one amine hydrogen, i.e., --NH function. Also provided are processes for preparing these compositions and lubricating oil additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions containing these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Louis de Vries
  • Patent number: 4118328
    Abstract: Phosphate salts are prepared by reacting a triaryl phosphate and an aliphatic amine in the presence of a catalytic amount of boric acid. Certain of the phosphate salts are useful as additives for lubricating oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Bruce W. Hotten
  • Patent number: 4118329
    Abstract: A mixture containing a major proportion of amine phosphate salts and a minor proportion of phosphoramides is prepared by reacting a triaryl phosphate and an aliphatic amine in the presence of a catalytic amount of a trialkyl borate. Certain of these mixtures are useful as additives for lubricating oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Bruce W. Hotten
  • Patent number: 4118330
    Abstract: A mixture of phosphate salts and phosphoramides are prepared by reacting a triaryl phosphate and an aliphatic amine in the presence of a catalytic amount of boron trifluoride. These phosphorus mixtures are useful as additives for lubricating oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Bruce W. Hotten
  • Patent number: 4116873
    Abstract: Oil-soluble detergent-dispersant Group I and Group II metal or lead salts of substantially saturated hydrocarbyl-substituted ethylsulfonic acids, processes for preparing these salts, lubricating oil additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions containing them are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Louis DE Vries
  • Patent number: 4116871
    Abstract: Phosphorus-containing acids and salts are prepared by heating a mixture of(A) an acid of the formula ##STR1## where R is alkyl, with (B) an acid of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.1 is aryl, for 3 to 10 hours at 55.degree. to 95.degree. C to form a mixture of acids (A) and (B) and an acid of the formula ##STR3## and optionally neutralizing to a salt to be used in lubricating oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Andrew Doyle Abbott, George J. Benoit
  • Patent number: 4113526
    Abstract: Wax-flux compositions for use in soldering processes comprising: (a) a major amount of a wax; and (b) an effective amount to cause fluxing, at or below the temperature of the piece to be soldered, of a wax-soluble, phosphorus-containing acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Stayner, Richard C. Fox, Thornton K. Jones
  • Patent number: 4113525
    Abstract: Wax-flux compositions for use in soldering processes comprising: (a) a major amount of a wax; and (b) an effective amount to cause fluxing, at or below the temperature of the piece to be soldered, of a wax-dispersible C.sub.12 to C.sub.28 aliphatic carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Stayner, Richard C. Fox, Thornton K. Jones
  • Patent number: 4108613
    Abstract: Pour point depressants for hydrocarbonaceous fuels and oils are formed from a mixture of (1) the reaction product of an epoxidized alpha-olefin with a nitrogen-containing compound selected from ammonia, an amine, a polyamine or a hydroxyamine, and (2) an ethylene-olefin copolymer having a molecular weight in the range 1000 to 100,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Frost, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4106958
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wax-flux composition and a process for making a wax-flux composition comprising a normally solid chlorinated wax having a chlorine content below about 60 weight percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Stayner, Richard C. Fox, Thornton K. Jones
  • Patent number: 4105417
    Abstract: A certain fuel-soluble nitrogen-hydrocarbyl-substituted nitrogenous composition has been found to display a previously unreported detergency in the internal combustion engine when present in fuels to the extent of 10-4,000 ppm. The nitrogenous composition is composed of a hydrocarbyl group bonded to a nitrogenous substrate. The hydrocarbyl substituent contains from 30 to about 400 carbon atoms, and the nitrogenous substrate is a carbamate, urea or amide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Inventors: Marvin D. Coon, deceased, by John Hugh MacPherson, agent
  • Patent number: 4102796
    Abstract: A lubricating oil additive composition which imparts improved oxidation properties to crankcase lubricants comprises an antioxidant selected from aromatic and alkyl sulfides and polysulfides, sulfurized olefins, sulfurized carboxylic acid esters and sulfurized ester-olefins, and a secondary amine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are aliphatic radicals. Lubricating oil compositions containing this additive composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Warren Lowe